Chapter 680 - Aaron (1/2)
~ Dallas, Fort Midnight nightclub ~
Noah is sitting in a booth with three other young men: Thomas, Paul and Henry. Four of them are friends from high school.
They all attended an elite private high school in Austin, Texas area which is reserved for the people with a specific status and money that can cover sky-high tuition costs. Scholarships are not available at that institution for privileged youth.
Two young men approached Noah and his three companions.
”What is this? High school reunion?”, tall young man asked when he reached the booth. He has handsome features and a very good physique. Just while walking to the booth, he attracted attention of several females in the club.
”Just sit, Aaron…”, Liam, who came with Aaron, nudged him into the booth and sat next to him.
”Are we all here now?”, Thomas asked Noah when everyone had their drinks in front of them.
Noah nodded. ”Patrick said he can't come. So, we are all here.”
If Aiden can see them now, he would identify six young men as six out of seven whom he called friends (Patrick is missing). They are the ones he referred to when explaining to Sarah that he designed the island for eight people. In Aiden's words: ”…I thought I had seven friends. When I started on this (he refers to the villa on the island), my intention was to make a hangout place for us. Before this place was done, we were not friends…”
Back to what is happening in the nightclub…
”It's not that it's not nice to see you… but why are we here?”, Aaron showed impatience. ”I had to cancel one appearance. This better be important.”
”Yes, yes… we all know you are a famous model now. But you can't forget about us either.” Paul teased Aaron.
Aaron rolled his eyes. ”Not just a model, you prick. I'm a graphic designer as well. Two jobs!”
”Graphic designer in your father's company… not like you had to work hard to get that job.” Paul continued throwing jabs at Aaron.
”You are not the only one who canceled things to come here.” Thomas said to Aaron. ”I lost my whole afternoon and came from Chicago.”
”Yes, yes… we are all busy. But this is important.” Liam interrupted quarrel in the making.
They all looked at Liam, waiting for him to start talking. He is the one who asked them to gather here.
”I believe we all got invitations to the wedding of Jeffrey White, right?” Liam asked.
His four companions nodded while Aaron squinted.
Aaron didn't want to talk about anything related to White family. ”Why are you bringing that up? Do you want us to wear matching outfits?”
”Calm down Aaron, and listen to what he has to say.” Thomas pacified Aaron while thinking that Liam better have a good reason for calling all of them here.
Liam looked at everyone seated before starting: ”We all know that one person will be there. One against whom we all have scores to settle with…”
Aaron's face contorted with anger. ”Is that why you called me? To talk about that asshole?” He stood up abruptly while trying to push Liam so that he can get out of the booth. ”I don't want to have anything to do with that fucker! I'm not even going to that wedding!”
Liam stood up and placed his arms in front of Aaron, blocking him from leaving. ”Not even if you know that Aiden has a girl he loves?”
Aaron straightened his back and paused. ”I'm listening.”